Mr. Phong commenced his legal career in the early 2000s as an in-house counsel, gaining invaluable expertise across multiple industries by working with leading multinational corporations. This experience endowed him with deep insight into corporate governance, operational structures, and core business dynamics, equipping him to deliver tailored legal solutions.
As the founding partner of a respected legal team, Mr. Phong has built a distinguished practice spanning corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, investment, commercial transactions, contracts, labor & employment, construction & engineering, logistics, port & maritime, pharmaceuticals, and dispute resolution. His exceptional leadership and client-centered approach have resulted in numerous successful outcomes for clients in sectors such as infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, and FMCG.
Mr. Phong’s contributions extend beyond client representation; he actively shares his expertise as a visiting lecturer for Vietnam’s Judicial Academy, mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.
A highly regarded member of the legal community, Mr. Phong is admitted to practice law in Vietnam and holds memberships in prestigious professional organizations, including the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, Vietnam Bar Federation, Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA), and International Bar Association (IBA).
- Attorney-at-law
- Lecturer in Laws
- Business Consultant
- Hanoi Law University, Business Law (Hanoi, Vietnam) – Gained specialized training in commercial law and legal analysis relevant to corporate practice, 1999.
- Hanoi Foreign Language University, Bachelor of Arts (Hanoi, Vietnam) – Developed language skills instrumental in cross-border legal consulting, 2002.
- Judicial Academy, Lawyers’ Skill Practice Qualification Training Course (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) – Completed formal training in legal advocacy and professional skills essential for legal practice, 2010.
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)
- Vietnam Bar Federation (VBF)
- Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association (HCMCB)
- Corporate Transactions:
- Represented a leading Vietnamese food and beverage corporation in establishing a joint venture with a Japanese partner to develop premium products, including negotiating agreements, drafting the charter, and obtaining approvals and licenses.
- Assisted a Vietnamese subsidiary of a Thai investor in creating a joint venture with a Japanese partner to provide logistics services, covering negotiations, charter preparation, and regulatory compliance.
- Mergers & Acquisitions:
- Advised a Thai logistics investor on acquiring shares in a deep-sea port, conducting due diligence, negotiating the share purchase agreement, and completing transaction updates.
- Represented a Singapore-based logistics company in acquiring a Vietnamese company, including negotiation, preparation, and transaction registration.
- Corporate Counsel Services:
- Acted as corporate counsel for a large sea port joint venture in southern Vietnam, advising on investment project implementation, daily operations, and corporate governance documentation.
- Supported a Vietnamese subsidiary of a Southeast Asian personal care product manufacturer with business operations and corporate governance.
- Advisory for Multinational Clients:
- Advised the Vietnamese subsidiary of a Forbes-500 US agribusiness company on investment projects and daily operations, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and legal frameworks.
- Assisted a large Norwegian multinational corporation in maritime, shipping, and logistics sectors with project registrations and daily corporate operations in Vietnam.
- Real Estate Restructuring:
- Assisted a US private equity fund’s subsidiary in restructuring a real estate project, analyzing legal and tax implications, and providing implementation support.
- Vietnamese: Native
- English: Excellent (used daily in international legal consulting, document drafting, and client negotiations)
- Asialaw Profile – Leading Lawyer in Vietnam for Corporate/M&A
- Contribution to World Bank Group – Protecting Minority Investors – Vietnam: Doing Business Reports (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)
- Contribution to World Bank Group – Protecting Investors – Vietnam: Doing Business Reports (2013, 2014, 2015)
- World Bank – Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises: Doing Business Report 2013
- World Bank – Starting a Business – Vietnam: Doing Business Report 2013
- Contribution to the Development of Global Indicators, World Bank Group, 2021
- Asia Business Law Journal – Vietnam Deal-Making, July-August 2016
- The World Justice Project – Labor Law, 2011
Practice Areas
- Corporate
- Investment
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Commercial Transactions & Contracts
- Competition
- Labor & Employment
- Insurance
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Consumer Law
- Tax
- Banking & Finance
- Bankruptcy and Restructuring
- Construction & Engineering
- Environment
- Logistics
- Port & Maritime
- Pharmaceutical
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
- Automotive & Mobility
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Energy & Infrastructure
- Media & Entertainment
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